Before VIN #343314
DISASSEMBLYFinal Drive Side (TS82F)
1. Remove plug seal from slide joint housing by lightly tapping around slide joint housing.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. Move boot and slide joint housing toward wheel side, and put matching marks.
4. Remove snap ring.
5. Detach spider assembly with press.
6. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging the boot.
Wheel Side (ZF100)
CAUTION: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.
- Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive shaft and joint assembly.
- Separate joint assembly with suitable tool.
Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.
- Remove boot bands.
INSPECTION
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation and other damage.
Drive Shaft
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
Boot
Check boot for fatigue, cracks and wear. Replace boot with new boot bands.
Joint Assembly (Final drive side)
- Replace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of scorching, rust, wear or excessive play.
- Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
- Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if necessary.
Joint Assembly (Wheel side)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.
ASSEMBLY
- After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves smoothly over its entire range without binding.
- Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equivalent after every overhaul.
Final Drive Side (TS82F)
1. Install new small boot band, boot and side joint housing to drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging boot during installation.
2. Install spider assembly securely, making sure marks are properly aligned.
- Press-fit with spider assembly serration chamfer facing shaft.
3. Install new snap ring.
4. Pack with grease.
Specified amount of grease: 95 - 105 g (3.35 - 3.70 oz.)
5. Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set the boot so that it does not swell or deform when its length is "L1".
Length "L1": 95 - 97 mm (3.74 - 3.82 inch)
6. Lock new large boot band securely with a suitable tool, then lock new small boot band.
7. Install new plug seal to slide joint housing by lightly tapping it.
Apply sealant to mating surface of plug seal.
Wheel Side (ZF100)
1. Install new small boot band and boot on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging boot during installation.
2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it.
Install joint assembly securely, ensuring that marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease: 135 - 145 g (4.76 - 5.11 oz.)
4. Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set the boot so that it does not swell or deform when its length is "L2".
Length "L2": 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 inch)
5. Lock new large boot band securely with a suitable tool.
6. Lock new small boot band.